Airline GeeksZach Vasile

Apollo and Castlelake enter a bidding war to take easyJet private

easyJet said it has reached an “agreement in principle” with U.S. investment firm Apollo regarding a potential acquisition, as Apollo and Castlelake compete in the process to take the low-cost carrier private. The development escalates easyJet’s takeover contest and could reshape its ownership and strategic priorities.

2026-07-13T07:44:25.244311-07:00
ReutersTim Hepher

Riyadh Air studies orders for 25-30 Boeing 787s and more Airbus, sources say

By Reuters: Saudi ​startup Riyadh Air is studying the ‌purchase of between 25 and 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners by exercising most of ​its contractual options with the U.S.

2026-07-13T11:29:27.677622-07:00
eVTOL InsightsThomas Sleightholm

Venetz Aerospace Secures Landmark UK CAA Design Organisation Approval for ElectricMotors and Propellers

By eVTOL Insights: Thomas Sleightholm First UK approval covering both electric motors and propellers for uncrewed and crewed aircraft applications Venetz Aerospace, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of electric propulsion systems for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), today announced it has received Part 21J Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for electric motors and propellers.

2026-07-13T12:44:29.063017-07:00
The Air CurrentElan Head

FAA nears the finish line on long-delayed beyond visual line of sight drone operations as rule is sent to White House office for review

By The Air Current: Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying., Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

2026-07-13T11:25:34.559885-07:00